Carlos Correa injury update is shockingly bad news for Astros

TL;DR

Carlos Correa has sustained a significant injury to his left ankle, which could keep him out for an extended period. The Houston Astros fanbase was unaware of the injury until now.

Key points

Carlos Correa has a significant left ankle injury
Injury could keep him out for a long time
Astros fans were unaware of the injury until now

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The Houston Astros fanbase didn't even see Carlos Correa get hurt.

But now the franchise great is looking at an injury that could keep him out for a long time.

MLB.com reported the news Tuesday night into Wednesday that Correa sustained a "significant injury" to his left ankle.

Their writer, Brian McTaggart, reports that it could be an absence of weeks "or maybe even months" with this injury for Correa.

According to McTaggart, Correa hurt his ankle while he was taking swings in the batting cage on Tuesday in Houston. It's not made more clear what actually happened, leaving an element of mystery.

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Most injuries happen on the field, and even if it's not always clear what the severity is, onlookers can trace an ailment to a specific moment that they have a visual of. This one will be different, given that Correa did it while only team personnel were around.

Q&A

What is the extent of Carlos Correa's ankle injury?

Carlos Correa has a significant injury to his left ankle, which may result in a lengthy absence from the game.

How will Carlos Correa's injury affect the Houston Astros?

Correa's injury could have a major impact on the Astros' performance, as he is a key player for the team.

When did Carlos Correa's injury occur?

The injury was reported late Tuesday night into Wednesday, but the fanbase was unaware of it until the announcement.